When should Texas Gulf Coast homeowners start documenting?

Before June 1 every year. Harvey made clear that Texas storms don't follow predictable paths — inland, coastal, and bayou-adjacent homeowners all need pre-loss records. The sooner your vault is complete, the better protected you are when a storm develops.

Is Texas hurricane documentation different from flood documentation?

Wind damage is a homeowner's insurance claim; rainfall and storm surge flooding is a separate flood insurance claim. A Cadastre Home vault covers your entire home — one pre-loss record that supports both wind and flood adjusters with tamper-verified, room-by-room proof.

Texas hurricane season: June 1 – November 30. Document your home before the season starts.

Hurricane Home Documentation — Texas

Texas hurricane risk runs the length of the Gulf Coast — from the Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi to Galveston Bay, Houston, and the Beaumont–Port Arthur corridor. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 showed that Texas storms generate catastrophic rainfall and flooding far inland. A pre-loss forensic record covering both structure and contents is essential before any hurricane season begins.

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Preparation checklist for Texas

✓ Photograph roof, windows, garage doors, siding, and any exterior outbuildings before June 1.
✓ Document every room including closets, attics, garages, and detached structures.
✓ Capture HVAC systems, water heaters, electrical panels, and mechanical equipment.
✓ Store receipts and serial numbers for appliances, electronics, and high-value furnishings.
✓ Share a read-only vault link with your insurance agent before the season opens.
✓ Houston-area homeowners: document your elevation relative to nearby bayous — Harvey showed that inland flooding can be as severe as coastal surge.